Senior Planning Support Specialist

Job Title:

Senior Planning Support Specialist

Job Category:
Project and Program Management

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:
Local

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* ** Make a difference, join our Team!
** The Senior Planning Support Specialist drives day-to-day execution of MARFORPAC G-5 (Plans) deliberate planning support and the daily planning battle rhythm. The role owns delivery of assigned planning support outputs-coordination, staffing, and product production-so leaders receive on-time, decision-ready materials that enable execution across the Joint Planning and Execution Community (JPEC). This role applies established templates/standards and ensures planning actions move from tasking to closure.

** Responsibilities:*
* + Lead assigned planning support efforts across operational, functional, campaign, and posture planning cycles to meet directed timelines

+ Synchronize inputs across USINDOPACOM, Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), MARFORPAC staff divisions, adjacent components/sub-unified commands, and Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs)

+ Manage planning tasks, suspense dates, staffing actions, decision points, and follow-through to reduce delays and rework

+ Run Operational Planning Team (OPT) and working group support (prep, read-aheads, notes/actions, closeout)

+ Develop briefing decks, information papers, and planning documents for senior leader review/approval

+ Edit and format products to ensure clarity, consistency, and executive-ready quality using established standards

+ Maintain version control and auditable staffing/coordination records across iterations

+ Coordinate program-based planning tasks to align assumptions, inputs, and outputs across organizations

+ Support posture initiative planning activities by organizing inputs, staffing actions, and implementation tracking (as directed)

+ Coach junior staff on battle rhythm discipline, staffing hygiene, and product formatting to improve throughput

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* Qualifications:

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Required:

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+ Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical experience) in a relevant field

+ Career level school completion (e.g. Expeditionary Warfare School or other service equivalents)

+ Intermediate Level Schools (ILS) completion (e.g. Marine Corps Command and Staff College or other service equivalents)

+ 7+ years' experience supporting military, joint, or federal civilian planning (meetings/working groups, staff products for senior leaders)

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Demonstrated proficiency producing/editing briefing decks, information papers, and formal planning documents

+ Demonstrated education and application of the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) and the Joint Planning Process (JPP).

+ Familiarity with JPEC processes and joint planning forums (e.g., OPTs, joint planning groups)

+ Ability to comply with government workplace requirements and obtain/maintain any required access/eligibility

_Preferred:_

+ Intermediate Advanced Level Schools (A-ILS) planning education (e.g., JAWS/SAMS/SAW/MAWS/SAASS)

+ Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP)

+ Prior relevant MOS experience (e.g., USMC 0507/0505/0502/0511 or other service MOS equivalents)

+ Prior experience working with/alongside USINDOPACOM, MARFORPAC, HQMC, a combatant command, Service component, or MEF HQ

** Skills & Competencies*
* + Operational execution, suspense management, and staffing discipline

+ Stakeholder coordination in high-tempo, deadline-driven environments

+ Clear writing and synthesis of complex inputs into decision-ready outputs

+ Attention to detail, formatting rigor, and version control

+ Professional judgment on when to elevate risks, conflicts, or late-breaking changes

** Autonomy, Decision Authority & Accountability*
* + Owns day-to-day planning support execution for assigned efforts (battle rhythm, staffing mechanics, delivery)

+ Decides work sequencing and coordination approach within established standards; escalates priority conflicts/tradeoffs to government leads

+ Accountable for on-time delivery, complete staffing packages, and reliable coordination closure

- ** What You Can Expect:*
* ** A culture of integrity.*
* At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

** An environment of trust.*
* CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

** A focus on continuous growth.*
* Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

** Pay Range** :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary…